News Shein faces fresh chemical safety claims in EU BERLIN – Greenpeace says Shein is continuing to sell clothing and footwear containing hazardous chemicals above EU limits. This is Read More »
News Primark shortlisted for German greenwashing award HANOVER – Primark has been nominated for Germany’s 2026 ‘Golden Vulture’ greenwashing award, by campaign group Deutsche Umwelthilfe. The group Read More »
News UK clothing suppliers report widespread unfair buying practices LEICESTER – A survey of UK clothing manufacturers has found that unfair purchasing practices by brands and retailers remain widespread. Read More »
News BlackRock linked to Vinted secondary share deal NEW YORK – Vinted is set to bring BlackRock onto its share register in a secondary share deal that could Read More »
News Carbios rejects claims by former exec and files criminal complaint PARIS – French biotechnology firm Carbios has rejected allegations by a former executive and filed a criminal complaint for what Read More »
News U.S. Cotton Trust Protocol in regenerative cotton push MEMPHIS – The U.S. Cotton Trust Protocol has opened grower enrolment for 2026, with new measures designed to verify regenerative Read More »
News Worn Again launches poly-cotton recycling plant in Switzerland WINTERTHUR – Worn Again Technologies has started up a demonstration-scale textile-to-fibre recycling plant in Winterthur, Switzerland. The company is looking Read More »
News OCA sets out strategy to scale organic cotton AMSTERDAM – The Organic Cotton Accelerator (OCA) has unveiled a new strategy which is aimed at expanding organic cotton supply. Read More »
News Middle East crisis hits garment export routes LONDON – Rising tensions across the Middle East are creating fresh uncertainty for global fashion logistics and export routes. Research Read More »
Inditex profits down from €3.6bn to €1.1bn 10th March 2021 No Comments ARTEIXO – Spanish fashion giant Inditex made a profit of €1.1bn in its 2020 financial year and claims it has emerged stronger from the global Read More »
The Aral Sea and cotton: putting the record straight 10th March 2021 No Comments LONDON – The next issue of Apparel Insider, we put the spotlight on Uzbekistan, which is in the process of investing millions in its textile Read More »